April 2025 Contents
Inside Florida Trend's print and digital issue
FEATURES
Health Care Landscape
Doc Shortage
Labor Pains
Florida already faces a physician shortage. Its abortion law may fuel a crisis in obstetric care.
Florida needs more doctors — especially in rural areas. Alma Littles and others are trying to recruit them.
CRNAs continue their fight to practice independently of doctors. Docs object over safety concerns.
Hospital at Home
'Home Field Advantage'
Hospital-at-home programs are getting rave reviews from patients and practitioners — but uncertainty around federal reimbursements is an ongoing challenge.
Technology continues to fuel the growth of hospital-at-home programs.
AI in Health Care
AI’s growing role
Hospitals and insurers are using AI to unlock efficiencies and enhance — not replace — decision-making.
NextGen
Well-Oiled Idea
Engineer Daniella Sladen turned a eureka moment into a successful startup that’s landing multimillion-dollar government contracts.
Economic Backbone
BANKING
Banking on AI
Florida banks are using artificial intelligence for a variety of tasks, including customer service.
What does it take to open an entirely new bank? We asked the founder of BankMiami.
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company has weathered storms while staying rooted in community values.
A South Carolina-based bank is scooping up banks in South Florida.
A mortgage loan officer describes what the housing market is like in 2025.
Trendlines
Up Front
Fully Focused
The April issue is impressive — not only in size but scope as well.
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Joe Lopano
"My goal is to enable greatness in others. It's the best part about being a CEO. You can watch people grow. It's beautiful to watch."
Editor's Page
Scanning the Horizon
Dr. Kent Thielen has never been satisfied with the status quo.
Divorce Lawyers
A Better MBA
Splitsville Meets Nicheville
From gay couples to gray couples, there’s a Florida divorce attorney for just about every niche client.
Elizabeth Schwartz launched her career at mainstream law practices — but yearned to serve the gay community.
Heather Brooke Quick was especially drawn to the experiences of women who felt powerless or feared husbands.
Michael Sampson returned to family law with a new focus: “collaborative” divorce, an amicable approach to separation.
So-called “gray divorce” is on the rise with Baby Boomers, even as it falls for younger generations.
Autumn Beck Blackledge was inspired to pursue a career in law by the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Profile - David Martin
Terra Firma
With $14 billion in projects in the pipeline, Miami developer David Martin talks about ‘super cool’ designs and making sanctuaries for people’s souls.
Custom Content
Florida Education Guide
The ultimate resource for comparing postsecondary educational options in Florida.
Around the State
Statewide
Taking Flight
Air show season in Florida kicks off April 1 in Lakeland.
Miami-Dade
Miami Live!
The Miami Marlins are working to make loanDepot Park more of a year-round destination.
Southeast
Sign of the Times
Palm Beach County has made a habit of luring wealthy seasonal visitors to move there permanently.
Southwest
Instagram-worthy Golf
The City of Dunedin has completed a $6.2-million restoration of the Dunedin Golf Club
Central
Green Banking
Climate First Bank - the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank made to combat the climate crisis.
Northeast
Retro Renovations
A newly renovated 1950s-style hotel adds to Venice Beach's draw.
Northwest
A Marine Oasis
The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park marks its 70th anniversary.